Australian among victims as brothers convicted of sex trafficking
The Alexander brothers were sentenced to 30 years for trafficking, drugging and assaulting women, including Australian Kate Whiteman.
Reported by The AgeAlso reported by The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Wealthy, connected criminals can be held accountable for serious crimes. Victims' testimony can drive justice even in high-profile cases.
In Australia. An Australian woman played a central role in bringing down a major trafficking operation, highlighting how Australians abroad can face serious exploitation and how justice systems can respond.
Key facts
- 30 years in prison
- Sentence length
- Sir Ivan's Castle, Hamptons
- Assault location
- Memorial Day weekend, March 2012
- Incident date
- Dozens of women and girls
- Victim count
- Three brothers have been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
- The twins are Alon and Oren Alexander.
- Australian Kate Whiteman met the brothers in New York in 2008.
- She became one of their victims in the Hamptons in 2012.
- The brothers used their wealth and connections to lure women to parties and luxury events.
- Then they assaulted them.
- Judge Valerie Caproni called their crimes monstrous.
- Dozens of victims came forward.
